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Not Sold (Est: £40,000 - £60,000)
Originally the property of Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader, DSO, DFC 1954 Alvis TC21/100 Drophead Coupé
United Kingdom • 13 Sept 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1954 Alvis TC21/100 Drophead Coupe, with coachwork by Tickford, was originally owned by Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader. It features matching chassis and engine numbers, has a known ownership history, and was restored around 2010, making it a desirable classic with documented provenance.
Condition
7
The car has been restored around 2010 and has been maintained since. There is no mention of any current damage, and the car is a well-respected visitor to events. However, it is an older car and would have slight wear.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
25554
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
OYU 979
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
• Rare and desirable soft-top variant • Matching chassis and engine numbers • Known ownership history • Restored circa 2010 • Present ownership since 2015 • Well known in Alvis circles • Extensive history files Looking much like its TA14 predecessor, but featuring independent front suspension and a new overhead-valve six-cylinder engine, the new 3-Litre Alvis was announced in 1950 as the TA21.
Styled along classic pre-war lines, the 3-Litre was reckoned by Autocar magazine to appeal to "discerning owners who appreciate quality and good handling as well as mere performance".
More of the latter was available from the mildly face-lifted TC21 - introduced in 1953 - courtesy of a redesigned cylinder head, twin SU carburettors and improved exhaust manifolding, making it good for 90mph.
Introduced at the 1953 Earls Court Motor Show, the model's ultimate incarnation was the TC21/100 'Grey Lady', the '100' being a reference both to the maximum horsepower and top speed.
As such, the Alvis wa...
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£2,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£80,251
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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